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Until we have a ceasefire, I would give Ukraine what they need in terms of intelligence and weapons to defend themselves,
Graham said
I’ve been very tough to Russia, tougher than anybody has ever been to Russia, if you think about it.”
Trump also responded to criticism that he hasn’t been tough on Russia, telling BartiromoWe’re trying to integrate our economies. We’re trying to make sure that Ukraine has value to the American economy — a win-win situation,
said Graham, who had previously called on Zelenskyy to resign after the Oval Office meeting_(cropped).jpg)
I think so. I think it’ll happen.”
Asked about the minerals deal in Ukraine during a separate interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump told Maria Bartiromo
You're gambling with the lives of millions of people. You're gambling with World War III, and what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country that's backed you far more than a lot of people say they should have."
Zelensky attempted to interject, but Trump eventually raised his voice, warning
Mr. President, with respect. I think it's disrespectful for you to come to the Oval Office to try to litigate this in front of the American media."
Vance told Zelensky
The baffling thing about Trump's post today flaying Russia for its latest barrage of missile attacks on Ukraine is that it follows, by a few days, the [POTUS]'s decision to withhold from Ukraine the intelligence-sharing it needs to better repel such attacks. #confusing."
David Axelrod, a political commentator and President Barack Obama's chief campaign strategist, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on FridayBased on the fact that Russia is absolutely 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED. To Russia and Ukraine, get to the table right now, before it is too late. Thank you!!!
The president wrote in a Friday post on Truth SocialPresident Zelensky sent a letter to the president, I think the president thought it was a really good positive first step, and from that, we have now, we are now in discussions to coordinate a meeting with the Ukrainians in Riyad, or even in Jeddah, so the city's moving around a little bit, but it will be Saudi Arabia, and I think the idea is to get down a framework for a peace agreement, and an initial ceasefire as well."
U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told reporters outside the White House on ThursdayThe war must end as soon as possible, and Ukraine is ready to work 24/7 with our partners in the United States and Europe for peace."
He addedI do, I’ve had it checked."
The interviewer then asked whether Ukraine really does have significant rare-earth mineral resources, to which Trump responded
On our side, we are fully committed to constructive dialogue, and we hope to discuss and agree on the necessary decisions and steps,
he said in a post on X on Saturday
This meeting is meant to confirm that a dialogue is going on, and it is also a signal to the European partner that he wants to deescalate, not escalate, the conflict,
Us said
This will not be the last stage toward preparing the signing of some document or other. For Ukraine, it is now mostly a matter of understanding what Trump wants of it,
Haran saidWithout this deal, we will not make progress. Even if the Americans don't want to include security guarantees or a full-fledged political component in it, it will ensure that the Trump administration will be ready to have further talks,
Kraiev saidThe so-called concessions — the issue of regions, a recognition of the annexation and all complex issues — will very likely be left out of these preliminary negotiations and only be discussed in direct contact with Moscow. First of all, a lowest common denominator has to be found that is as small as possible so that both sides can accept it,
said KraievThat has to do with the negotiations between the US and Saudi Arabia. And the statements that Saudi Arabia is to invest a billion dollars in the American economy. To bring this about, the US is upvaluing Saudi Arabia's geopolitical importance,
he told DWWhile the US demands concessions of Ukraine, Russia has not made any,
Haran said, noting sadlyDecisions on how to end the war in Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine, nor can any conditions be imposed,
Zelenskyy said at the timeAs President Trump demonstrated by reading President Zelenskyy’s message at the joint session, the Ukrainians have made positive movement. With meetings in Saudi this coming week, we look forward to hearing more positive movement that will hopefully ultimately end this brutal war and bloodshed,
White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes said when asked about Trump’s requirements